Hello, I'm Marcin
Hello, I'm Marcin
I'm a
T-shaped
product designer
and I help teams ship better products.
I'm a
T-shaped
product designer
and I help teams ship better products.
What I do,
the work,
and how I got here.
(briefly)
My proficiency allows me to effectively craft complex back-office interfaces, manage their underlying processes, and create bespoke design systems specifically for SaaS companies.
In the last two years, I've partnered with teams in the renewable energy field, focusing on creating web SaaS applications and other projects linked to energy.
Prior to that, I worked at a travel agency, designing a WYSIWYG website builder tool.
Early in my career, I functioned as a freelancer on numerous projects, some of which are showcased below.
What I do,
the work,
and how I got here.
(briefly)
My proficiency allows me to effectively craft complex back-office interfaces, manage their underlying processes, and create bespoke design systems specifically for SaaS companies.
In the last two years, I've partnered with teams in the renewable energy field, focusing on creating web SaaS applications and other projects linked to energy.
Prior to that, I worked at a travel agency, designing a WYSIWYG website builder tool.
Early in my career, I functioned as a freelancer on numerous projects, some of which are showcased below.
Recent work
at Codibly a renewable energy solutions software house
Past
at lastminute.com a travel product company
The beginnings
at my own company
Tool stack
Over the years tools have evolved and so did I. Today my main tool for designing and prototyping is Figma. When I have the opportunity I use Protopie to show off high fidelity designs. Recently I’ve picked up Framer to create my portfolio website. For metrics, and research I use Hotjar, but when I have the chance I schedule interviews with target users and use google documents & forms.
tl;dr
Generally I try to be tool agnostic, and Im eager to see what will be the next industry standard for designing better experiences.
UI DESIGN
Figma
Framer *
Protopie
Illustrator
Photoshop
After Effects
LOW/NO CODE
Sketch
abstract
Wordpress
Principle
ANALYTICS
Hotjar
Hotjar
Google Forms
Google Forms
UserTesting
UserTesting
Optimizely
Optimizely
3D
blender *
Spline *
Shapr3D
Cinema 4D
WORKFLOW
Slack
Raycast
ChatGPT (AI)
VSCode
JIRA
HTML5
CSS3
* I'm learning
Process and methods
There is no standard process that I can define for every project. Since shipping a product is a team effort I try to fit the project needs as much as possible given the project resources, and the people involved.
It is my responsibility to determine if I have enough data to begin iterating the design based on the methods of design thinking principles.
tl;dr
I always push for as much end-user feedback as possible, and plan my work accordingly to the resources that are available.
DISCOVERY
Empathy Maps
Customer journey map
competitive analysis
desk research
heuristic review
stakeholder interview
5 why's
DEFINE
Design principles
wireframes
user flows *
how might we
user stories
card sorting
DELIVER
design system / style guide
high fidelity designs
design documentation
usercase prototyping
user acceptance testing
a/b testing
qa/dev support
OTHER
MOBILE DESIGN
RESPONSIVE DESIGN
WCAG / a11y
Endorsements
Over the years I’ve collaborated with dozens of clients, but over the past 7 years I’ve brought my skills to companies in order to become a team player.
Bart Szczepansky
Design Leader | Changemaker | Apostle of Goal-Directed Design
2023
He is an outstanding designer with great analytical skills, perfect communication, and work organisation, and a meticulous approach to Design Systems.
Sebastian Grzymała
React Native / Mobile / TypeScript / Fullstack
2023
Marcin is a knowledgeable UX expert with a distinctive experience in programming. His creative suggestions significantly enhanced the administration of our design system.
Jagoda Myszk
Senior Business Systems Analyst
2023
One of Marcin's outstanding strengths is his ability to deliver product designs on a very high level within strict timelines. Apart from his technical skills, Marcin's positive attitude and teamwork make him an absolute pleasure to work with.
Mariusz Zawistowicz
Senior Product Designer, UI / UX Designer
2023
Marcin has been an absolute pleasure to work with. During this time I really admired his motivation and engagement to each and every project or task he was involved in.
Inga Gościńska
Senior Product Designer | Senior UX/ UI Designer
2023
I have to say that Marcin is the best specialist regarding the creation of Design System I have met on my professional path. Despite complex functionalities, he thoroughly analyzed the problems we were trying to solve for our users.
Grzegorz Ras, PhD
Program & Project Delivery Manager
2023
Marcin's self-taught journey into UI design, coupled with his passion for understanding how things work, has shaped him into a designer who is not only creative but also analytical. He is a true Team Player often going extra mile and sometimes wearing different hat as Product Owner and/or Product Manager.
Peter Ward
Co-Founder & CEO of Humanity
2020
Marcin would always create high quality workmanship and was adept at turning my visions into reality and often making them better than I could have imagined.
Dariusz Jemielniak
Vice President at Polish Academy of Sciences; Professor, Kozminski University
2020
Marcin wykonał dla mnie kilkanaście projektów, w tym dla stron o bardzo dużym ruchu (np. ling.pl) - każda była zrobiona na absolutnie najwyższym, światowym poziomie, z uwzględnieniem wszystkich potrzeb, reguł sztuki, ale także nieprawdopodobnie innowacyjnymi i nieszablonowymi rozwiązaniami i pomysłami
Bart Szczepansky
Design Leader | Changemaker | Apostle of Goal-Directed Design
2023
He is an outstanding designer with great analytical skills, perfect communication, and work organisation, and a meticulous approach to Design Systems.
Sebastian Grzymała
React Native / Mobile / TypeScript / Fullstack
2023
Marcin is a knowledgeable UX expert with a distinctive experience in programming. His creative suggestions significantly enhanced the administration of our design system.
Jagoda Myszk
Senior Business Systems Analyst
2023
One of Marcin's outstanding strengths is his ability to deliver product designs on a very high level within strict timelines. Apart from his technical skills, Marcin's positive attitude and teamwork make him an absolute pleasure to work with.
Mariusz Zawistowicz
Senior Product Designer, UI / UX Designer
2023
Marcin has been an absolute pleasure to work with. During this time I really admired his motivation and engagement to each and every project or task he was involved in.
Inga Gościńska
Senior Product Designer | Senior UX/ UI Designer
2023
I have to say that Marcin is the best specialist regarding the creation of Design System I have met on my professional path. Despite complex functionalities, he thoroughly analyzed the problems we were trying to solve for our users.
Grzegorz Ras, PhD
Program & Project Delivery Manager
2023
Marcin's self-taught journey into UI design, coupled with his passion for understanding how things work, has shaped him into a designer who is not only creative but also analytical. He is a true Team Player often going extra mile and sometimes wearing different hat as Product Owner and/or Product Manager.
Peter Ward
Co-Founder & CEO of Humanity
2020
Marcin would always create high quality workmanship and was adept at turning my visions into reality and often making them better than I could have imagined.
Dariusz Jemielniak
Vice President at Polish Academy of Sciences; Professor, Kozminski University
2020
Marcin wykonał dla mnie kilkanaście projektów, w tym dla stron o bardzo dużym ruchu (np. ling.pl) - każda była zrobiona na absolutnie najwyższym, światowym poziomie, z uwzględnieniem wszystkich potrzeb, reguł sztuki, ale także nieprawdopodobnie innowacyjnymi i nieszablonowymi rozwiązaniami i pomysłami
About me
I grew up on computer games and building LEGO Technics which developed in me a passion to create, appreciate good design and to constantly ask the question:
“How does it work?“
Today I use my passion to work with people and create meaningful experiences and tools.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I once performed on stage in a local theatre. I was a "lake".
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
At 9 years old, I won first place in my region for painting the “Ice castle of the Queen of Ice”. As a prize, I received a book on drawing. Second place was awarded a bike.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have done over 300 unique origami figurines out of tram tickets when I was at colledge.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have worked and failed briefly in the game industry as a UI designer. It wasn't my cup of tea, my boss saw this and led me to pursue other kinds of UI. I'm greatful for this to this day!
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I was once a representant of Poland in the game StarCraft. I've also led the best polish clan at that time.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I'm a hobbist smarthome designer, and I build my own electronics, and configure my own smarthome dashboard.
You can turn on a 💡 light at my desk by clicking here.RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I once performed on stage in a local theatre. I was a "lake".
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
At 9 years old, I won first place in my region for painting the “Ice castle of the Queen of Ice”. As a prize, I received a book on drawing. Second place was awarded a bike.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have done over 300 unique origami figurines out of tram tickets when I was at colledge.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have worked and failed briefly in the game industry as a UI designer. It wasn't my cup of tea, my boss saw this and led me to pursue other kinds of UI. I'm greatful for this to this day!
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I was once a representant of Poland in the game StarCraft. I've also led the best polish clan at that time.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I'm a hobbist smarthome designer, and I build my own electronics, and configure my own smarthome dashboard.
You can turn on a 💡 light at my desk by clicking here.RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I once performed on stage in a local theatre. I was a "lake".
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
At 9 years old, I won first place in my region for painting the “Ice castle of the Queen of Ice”. As a prize, I received a book on drawing. Second place was awarded a bike.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have done over 300 unique origami figurines out of tram tickets when I was at colledge.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have worked and failed briefly in the game industry as a UI designer. It wasn't my cup of tea, my boss saw this and led me to pursue other kinds of UI. I'm greatful for this to this day!
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I was once a representant of Poland in the game StarCraft. I've also led the best polish clan at that time.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I'm a hobbist smarthome designer, and I build my own electronics, and configure my own smarthome dashboard.
You can turn on a 💡 light at my desk by clicking here.RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I once performed on stage in a local theatre. I was a "lake".
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
At 9 years old, I won first place in my region for painting the “Ice castle of the Queen of Ice”. As a prize, I received a book on drawing. Second place was awarded a bike.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have done over 300 unique origami figurines out of tram tickets when I was at colledge.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have worked and failed briefly in the game industry as a UI designer. It wasn't my cup of tea, my boss saw this and led me to pursue other kinds of UI. I'm greatful for this to this day!
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I was once a representant of Poland in the game StarCraft. I've also led the best polish clan at that time.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I'm a hobbist smarthome designer, and I build my own electronics, and configure my own smarthome dashboard.
You can turn on a 💡 light at my desk by clicking here.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I once performed on stage in a local theatre. I was a "lake".
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have done over 300 unique origami figurines out of tram tickets when I was at colledge.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
When I was a 9 I placed 1st in my voivodeship by paiting the "Ice castle of the Queen of Ice". I've won a book on how to draw.
Second place was a bike.RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have worked and failed briefly in the game industry as a UI designer. It wasn't my cup of tea, my boss saw this and led me to pursue other kinds of UI. I'm greatful for this to this day!
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I was once a representant of Poland in the game StarCraft. I've also led the best polish clan at that time.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I'm a hobbist smarthome designer, and I build my own electronics, and configure my own smarthome dashboard.
You can turn on a 💡 light at my desk by clicking here.RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I once performed on stage in a local theatre. I was a "lake".
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have done over 300 unique origami figurines out of tram tickets when I was at colledge.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
When I was a 9 I placed 1st in my voivodeship by paiting the "Ice castle of the Queen of Ice". I've won a book on how to draw.
Second place was a bike.RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have worked and failed briefly in the game industry as a UI designer. It wasn't my cup of tea, my boss saw this and led me to pursue other kinds of UI. I'm greatful for this to this day!
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I was once a representant of Poland in the game StarCraft. I've also led the best polish clan at that time.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I'm a hobbist smarthome designer, and I build my own electronics, and configure my own smarthome dashboard.
You can turn on a 💡 light at my desk by clicking here.RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I once performed on stage in a local theatre. I was a "lake".
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have done over 300 unique origami figurines out of tram tickets when I was at colledge.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
When I was a 9 I placed 1st in my voivodeship by paiting the "Ice castle of the Queen of Ice". I've won a book on how to draw.
Second place was a bike.RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have worked and failed briefly in the game industry as a UI designer. It wasn't my cup of tea, my boss saw this and led me to pursue other kinds of UI. I'm greatful for this to this day!
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I was once a representant of Poland in the game StarCraft. I've also led the best polish clan at that time.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I'm a hobbist smarthome designer, and I build my own electronics, and configure my own smarthome dashboard.
You can turn on a 💡 light at my desk by clicking here.RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I once performed on stage in a local theatre. I was a "lake".
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have done over 300 unique origami figurines out of tram tickets when I was at colledge.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
When I was a 9 I placed 1st in my voivodeship by paiting the "Ice castle of the Queen of Ice". I've won a book on how to draw.
Second place was a bike.RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I have worked and failed briefly in the game industry as a UI designer. It wasn't my cup of tea, my boss saw this and led me to pursue other kinds of UI. I'm greatful for this to this day!
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I was once a representant of Poland in the game StarCraft. I've also led the best polish clan at that time.
RANDOM FACT ABOUT ME
I'm a hobbist smarthome designer, and I build my own electronics, and configure my own smarthome dashboard.
You can turn on a 💡 light at my desk by clicking here.
Let's connect
I'am currently seeking new career challenges.
Feel free to give me a call and lets discuss your challenge.
©️ 2024 marcinbauer.com
Last updated: 31.01.2024
Let's connect
I'am currently seeking new career challenges.
Feel free to give me a call and lets discuss your challenge.
©️ 2024 marcinbauer.com
Last updated: 31.01.2024